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Found out im having twins, but no heartbeats! :(

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Tuesday at my 2nd ultrasound we saw 2 itty bitty sacs, no heartbeats. They both measured the same at 5 weeks 2 days. WHen should they get heartbeats? does anyone know of any links for twin pregnancy support or articles on Vanishing Twin Syndrome or any tips on how to handle myself to make it as safe for the babies as possible? Also I have a 1 year old son who is incredibly clingy should I keep toting him around everywhere?

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My twins were what is called blighted ovums. Where there are sacs but no babies inside. My heartbeats were never found and I had to have a D & C : ( They should be checking your blood levels of hcg which shows if your at a standstill or the babies keep growing.

The heart starts beating 22 days after conception but isn't visible until 6 weeks of pregnancy. If both sacs are measuring 5w2d, it may just be too early to see anything. Do you have a second scan scheduled in another week or two?

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